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All Shall Be Well—Mark Hayes.
Using a famous quote from Mother Julian of
Norwich along with scripture from Isaiah 43:2,
this message of hope and comfort is truly a
song for our time. The initial melody is lyrical,
underscoring the message of calm and peace.
The vocal parts build to a triumphant B section.
It concludes by calmly weaving together
each voice.
11614312 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Be Still, My Soul—arr. Mark Edwards.
Your choir will enjoy singing this sensitive and
thoughtful arrangement of the beautiful hymn
tune FINLANDIA. With familiar harmonies and
a supportive piano accompaniment, this setting
is appropriate for general use during the
church year.
11593470 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Come Find His Rest—Erik Dewar/arr.
Dan Forrest. This hauntingly beautiful anthem
weaves together a newly written hymn with I
Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (KINGSFOLD). With
piano and optional strings, it uses a soloist and
offers the congregation an option to join on one
verse. A powerful experience for Lenten worship
and memorial services.
11416626 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11423138 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 30.00
Deep River—arr. John Leavitt.
This arrangement of a beloved American
spiritual moves from a simple opening chorale
to a full soaring climax what a wonderful fresh
setting of a national treasure! Optional violin
and string bass are available for those
seeking instrumental resources.
11642432 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
The Empty Place—Joseph M. Martin.
This profoundly moving anthem of remembrance
is a poignant tribute to those who have given
their lives in noble service. With bittersweet,
emotive lyrics and music, the anthem crescendos
to a challenge for all to live each day with
purpose. A gesture of gratitude and love to those
who gave all they could give.
11642093 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Home—Ruth Elaine Schram & Aren Newell
Williams. A sentimental reflection on the promise
of heaven, this tender anthem is comfortably
voiced for smaller choirs and easy to prepare for
All Saints' Day or memorial services. Providing
a reassuring vision of "home, just beyond the
horizon," it spins a lovely melody supported by
solid part-writing, building through a key change
to a comforting close.
11393811 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
In Flanders Fields—arr. Roger Emerson.
This setting of the famous World War I-era poem
by John McCrae is remarkable in its simplicity
and emotional impact. An excellent choice for
any concert occasion, including Memorial Day
and veteran's ceremonies.
3115649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
3115656 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10048688 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
3115664 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3123098 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
It Is Well with My Soul—Philip P. Bliss/
arr. Joel Raney. This expressive setting of
one of the most treasured hymns of our faith
is absolutely stunning. Featuring lush choral
harmonies, unexpected modulations, and a
soaring piano accompaniment, this anthem will
quickly become a favorite of both your choir and
congregation. Obbligato parts for violin and flute
are also available.
11565468 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11565471E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 7.95
The Journey Home—Craig Courtney.
A meditation on when faith becomes sight:
"We know in part; we dimly see as through a
darkened glass, yet we shall know as we are
known, our vision clear at last." Soaring choral
lines and optional cello, included in the score,
evoke the journey home. This setting is fitting for
general worship, memorials, or All Saints.
11643046 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
The Journey—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
Combining Simple Gifts and the Going Home
theme from Dvorak's "New World" symphony in
partner-song format, this is easy to perform with
a minimum of rehearsal. A lyrical violin part adds
to the bittersweet qualities of this simple, yet
profound. classic.
10595002 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3080314 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
8069443 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11539737 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Lead Me Home—Sherry Blevins. A poignant
piece for a funeral, that is a beautiful, accessible,
and heartfelt way to send someone home to
meet their Lord and Savior. Lyrics are from
the point of view of the beloved departed who
describes meeting Jesus. These verses and
refrain beautifully depict a life of faith and the
longing to be at rest.
11617169 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Lord of the Small—Dan Forrest. This tender
hymn of praise reminds us that in the end we
are all weak and broken and that the Heavenly
Father deals lovingly and mercifully with all of His
children. Written in memory of little Erin Buenger,
who lost her battle to cancer at the age of 10, this
beautiful anthem will challenge your congregation
to live life in all circumstances to the glory of
God –just as she did. A fitting tribute for memorial
services and services of remembrance.
10094689 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10293855 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11370557 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Nearer, My God, to Thee—Lowell Mason/
arr. Sean Paul. The beauty of a cappella
voices is sensitively presented in this hymn
arrangement. The setting with soloist carries the
beloved lyrics straight to the heart. It offers a wide
range of expression in timbre and dynamics and
beckons the choir to excellence.
11620232 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
No Night There—Dan Forrest. "God is with
us, God is for us; do not be afraid." This refrain is
interwoven with comforting quotes from scripture.
Do not miss this stunningly beautiful expression
of assurance and hope, suitable for any time
throughout the year when deep comfort for hurting
people is needed. Optional violin or full orchestra.
11514065 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11535307 Instrumental Parts-
Violin Parts & Score . . . . . . . 17.50
11593636 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00
Quiet Faith—Heather Sorenson. With gentle
piano or guitar accompaniment, this worship
ballad speaks to the witness of those who are
quiet soldiers of the faith. Melodically appealing,
this reflective choral offering will work well in a
blended service.
11539732 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Shall We Gather at the River?—
arr. Jennaya Robison. Beginning with quiet
simplicity, the well-known Robert Lowry hymn
gradually unfolds from a simple beginning into
a gradually expanding division of voice parts to
produce a rich and deeply moving experience.
The addition of violin and cello brings an added
texture to this splendid arrangement. The
congregation may join on the final verse.
11640756 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11640757 Instrumental Parts-
Violin/Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
These Things Shall Never Die—
Michael John Trotta. "The pure, the bright, the
beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth ... The
striving after better hopes –these things can never
die." Captivating melodies and lush harmonies
depict the triumph of all that is enduring in this
setting of Charles Dickens' poetry. An optional
oboe obbligato adds a shimmer to the soaring
soprano line that is simply gorgeous.
11637939 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Things That Never Die—Brad Nix.
The thoughtful poem by Charles Dickens
provides the inspiration for this lovely work.
"The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our
hearts in youth... the striving after better hopes;
these things can never die." With this comforting
message, both church and school ensembles will
be enriched by this musical setting.
11348366 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
When the Angels Take Me on Home—
Glenda E. Franklin. Set in the style of a spiritual,
this anthem begins with a refrain that moves into
unison on the first verse. Moments of imitation
throughout the piece help the choir sing their
joyful response to our promised future. Following
a key change, the altos take center stage as the
remaining three voices echo.
11642675 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
11642676 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES
